Seafood

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Seafood giant Thai Union Group PCL has reported a net profit of THB 1.2 billion for the first-quarter of 2024, a 53.9% increase from the adjusted net profit of Q1 2023. This…

9th May 2024

Thai Union profits rebound as demand recovers

9th May 2024

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Following Mark Doherty’s promotion to Managing Director of John West in March this year, UK tinned seafood brand John West has announced the promotion of Kate Willoughby to Commercial Director, the position previously held by…

8th May 2024

John West appoints new commercial director

8th May 2024

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Seafood worth NOK 13.9 billion was exported by Norway last month, representing an increase of NOK 924 million or 7% compared with April 2023.

7th May 2024

Record April for Norwegian exports

7th May 2024

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

An online tool designed to support the UK seafood sector’s response to climate change has been launched by public body Seafish. The new Seafood Carbon Emissions Profiling Tool has been designed to…

7th May 2024

New carbon emissions profiling tool for UK seafood

7th May 2024

ANALYSIS

ANALYSIS

“Sustainable fisheries management is not just about preserving fish stocks for future generations, it’s also about keeping our oceans healthy, especially for those whose livelihoods depend on them,” Virginijus Sinkevičius, European Commissioner…

2nd May 2024

There’s more to it than price – reconnecting people and fish

2nd May 2024

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

To mark World Tuna Day on 2 May, Coles has announced that all own-brand canned tuna will begin to carry the Marine Stewardship Council (MSC) blue fish tick label from September.

2nd May 2024

All Coles own-brand tuna to carry MSC label

2nd May 2024

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Silver Bay Seafoods has completed its takeover of Trident Seafood’s processing facility in Ketchikan, Alaska.

1st May 2024

Trident concludes Ketchikan sale

1st May 2024

ANALYSIS

ANALYSIS

After nearly a century of dams being built on most of the world’s major rivers, artificial reservoirs now represent an immense freshwater footprint across the landscape. Yet, these reservoirs are understudied and…

1st May 2024

Study: US reservoirs hold billions of pounds of fish

1st May 2024

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Held in Barcelona for the third time, Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global, the world’s largest seafood trade show, closed its 30th edition with record breaking figures, making it the largest edition in…

30th April 2024

Seafood Expo Global/Seafood Processing Global breaks records

30th April 2024

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

AIPCE-CEP, EAPO, Europêche and FEAP, representing the EU’s fisheries and aquaculture industries, announced their intent to form a strategic alliance aimed at advancing shared goals and promoting critical industry priorities on a broader stage…

26th April 2024

New seafood alliance launched for Europe

26th April 2024

AQUACULTURE

AQUACULTURE

New rules have been agreed to a French quality standard which will enable Scottish farmers to export more of its quality salmon to Europe.

24th April 2024

French label change boosts Scottish salmon

24th April 2024

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Parcs Saint Kerber and Algolesko, both of France, won the top prizes in the 2024 Seafood Excellence Global awards at Seafood Expo Global (SEG), in Barcelona, with the winners were announced at…

24th April 2024

Parcs Saint Kerber, Algolesko take top honours at 2024 SEG awards

24th April 2024

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Norway-based seafood investor Bluefront Equity has launched its second investment fund and has already secured US$ 50 million for sustainable seafood investments, including commitment from one of the world’s most renowned impact…

22nd April 2024

Bluefront introduces next impact seafood investment fund

22nd April 2024

OPINION

OPINION

Aquaculture Stewardship Council CEO Chris Ninnes gives an overview of the challenges faced by the seafood sector and what can be done to improve the social performance of seafood supply chains.

18th April 2024

Blog: Human rights issues in the farmed seafood industry and the role of certification

18th April 2024

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Three major players in the Scottish seafood sector are joining forces to establish a new business in Peterhead processing Scottish whitefish.

17th April 2024

New sustainable whitefish processor for Scotland

17th April 2024

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

Ahead of the Seafood Expo Global (SEG) 2024 exhibition in Barcelona (23-25 April), three new partners, Seafrigo, DNV and OpsSmart Global have joined the Global Dialogue on Seafood Traceability (GDST). With their…

17th April 2024

GDST expands its partner network

17th April 2024

ANALYSIS

ANALYSIS

When it comes to seafood purchasing, consumers generally require some level of prompting to choose sustainable products and certification schemes can offer that motivation, according to new research from the Aquaculture Stewardship…

16th April 2024

ASC: Consumers need help choosing sustainable seafood

16th April 2024

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

Israeli foodtech company EFISHient Protein has successful completed the development of a tilapia cell line, with the company saying the achievement signifies a “significant advancement” in the field of cultivated meat technology, paving…

11th April 2024

EFISHient Protein develops tilapia cell line

11th April 2024

SUSTAINABILITY

SUSTAINABILITY

In the wake of new investigations uncovering forced labour in the seafood sector in India, China, and North Korea, a leading industry group is urging supermarkets, restaurants and other businesses to accelerate efforts to eradicate human…

11th April 2024

Seafood alliance urges accelerated human rights, environmental safeguards across supply chains

11th April 2024

SEAFOOD

SEAFOOD

United States industry trade group the National Fisheries Institute Sushi Council has announced its roster of founding members. Following a successful membership campaign, the Council has engaged 26 companies to support its food…

10th April 2024

NFI Sushi Council announces founding members

10th April 2024